IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad penalized after CSK’s crushing defeat to Gujarat Titans

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (ANI Photo) Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined INR 24 thousand after his side maintained a slow overtime during their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.According to the IPL Code of Conduct under Article 2.22, which deals with minimum overs, this was CSK’s second offense of the season after their earlier offense in the 18th match. As a result, Gaikwad was fined heavily, while the remaining members of the playing XI, including the Impact Player, were fined either INR 5 6 lakh or 2 lesser charges from their match.Ruturaj Gaikwad endured a very tough and heavily criticized IPL 2026 campaign as captain and opener for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). While he officially led the franchise through a tough “transition phase” marred by early injuries, his personal batting form and lack of intent became a major talking point. CSK ultimately failed to qualify for the playoffs and finished their league stage with 6 wins and 8 defeats. A disappointing evening for CSK extended well beyond the penalty mark as Gujarat Titans completely dominated the contest to secure a crushing 89-run victory and officially knock Chennai out of the IPL 2026 playoffs.After being asked to bat first, the GT unit launched a brutal attack on the CSK bowling attack. Captain Shubman Gill smashed 64 off 37 balls while Sai Sudharsan continued his sensational season with a classy 84 off 53 balls. Jos Buttler then added the finishing touch with a blistering 57 off just 23 balls as Gujarat piled up a massive 229/4.CSK’s chase never recovered from the early strikes of Mohammed Siraj, who dismissed Sanju Samson for a duck and removed Gaikwad cheaply. Although Shivam Dube played a fiery cameo of 47 off 17 balls, the rest of the batting line-up crumbled under the pressure.Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada finished the innings as CSK were bowled out for just 140 in 13.4 overs. The emphatic win confirmed Gujarat Titans’ top-two finish and also ended Chennai Super Kings’ hopes of reaching the IPL 2026 playoffs.